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Discover the latest stories from our partners and the impact your generous donation is making for people and planet. And read our views on the issues facing our environment and the communities we work with.
Healing Mutuluni Forest
The ever increasing demand for charcoal is devastating Kenya’s beautiful Mutuluni Forest. But thanks to brilliant trees like the neem tree, the local community is fixing it.
Restoring hope for farmers in the Rwenzori Mountains
Can coffee and vanilla farmers in Uganda boost farm productivity amidst challenging environmental conditions?
How we can harness the power of trees to create flourishing farms
How we're helping over 1,000 smallholder farmers in Meru County, Kenya to build self-sufficient livelihoods through agroforestry.
The damage of an untethered river
How upstream land degradation can have brutal knock on effects downstream.
Healing in the Outdoors
The Healing in the Outdoors project is making a positive impact in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Oxfordshire.
Meet Fiona Fouhy, ITF's Artist of the Year
Fiona's work captures the feeling of being in a forest. Read on to find out about her artistic process and inspiration.
The unique trees of Yakushima
Discover the unique and magical trees of Yakushima, home to Japan's oldest cedar, the Jōmon Sugi. Learn about the history of logging that threatened the island's ecosystem, and how it was saved thanks to the legacy of English botanist EH Wilson.
Help make Oxfordshire greener with our Garden Tree Giveaway
We're giving away free native trees (and hedging) to local residents across Oxfordshire. With your support, we can engage and inspire more people to plant trees for a greener, healthier and more sustainable future.
Building resilient food systems for people and the planet
How can we build resilient food systems that support the needs of people and the planet?
Is everyone a tree person?
Some people are dog people, some people aren't. But James Whitehead believes that deep down, we're all tree people.
Meet Edwin Mwiti
Meet Edwin Mwiti, ITF’s Africa GIS Officer. His role ensures that our trees are planted in the best possible way so that they grow and thrive for generations.
Planting for a greener future: AWEI’s impact on the community
In Western Uganda, AWEI is making making strides towards a greener future by planting thousands of trees, while also educating and supporting farmers to implement sustainable agricultural practices.
Youth led restoration of Kenya’s drylands
Read how the Trees Challenge 2023 project is supporting young students across Kenya’s drylands to plant the right trees, in the right places.
Revitalising Madrid's landscapes in the aftermath of the 2019 wildfires
We’re working with the UPS Foundation and a team of dedicated local volunteers to help revive the beautiful landscapes of Madrid that were tragically devastated by wildfires in 2019.
What we lose when we reduce nature to numbers
Some people measure the value of our natural world on an abacus but there are hidden costs when we reduce nature to numbers.
Riccall Woodmeadow
In the countryside village of Riccall, is a wood meadow that is specifically designed to offer local residents a serene sanctuary to unwind from the daily grind.
Discover how trees support biodiversity
Planting trees like Fever Tree can help protect our planet's biodiversity for future generations.
Be a part of the solution this Earth Day
With Earth Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to make a positive impact on our planet. Together we can plant trees that enrich our soils and safeguard biodiversity, like in our project in Central Kenya. 🌳🌍
Kenya's precious Baobab uprooted and exported
Kenya's precious Baobab trees uprooted and exported for profit, sparking outrage, with many questioning the decision to put profits ahead of people and nature.
Uganda’s green agents of change
In Mbale District, Uganda, we’re supporting rural women to advance gender equity and build resilient futures that are fuelled by healthy and productive landscapes.
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